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We found 4 articles in which Thandie Newton said something. The most recent Thandie Newton’s quote is: “Not all black people are men; not all women are white. Too often the distinct and different stories of women of colour are overlooked or erased. I have been an actor for more than 20 years now, and throughout that time there has been an ongoing discussion of diversity. Is there enough diversity in Hollywood? How many people of colour and women are enough? Does diversity sell? First it was: why are there no black films at the Oscars? Then, at the 2017 Oscars: wow, there are so many black movies at the Oscars; I guess the diversity issue is fixed?”. In addition, all sources we refer have quoted Thandie Newton 6 times. On this page, you will find all of Thandie Newton’s quotes organized by date and topic.

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Quotes by Thandie Newton

Jun 08 2017

Not all black people are men; not all women are white. Too often the distinct and different stories of women of colour are overlooked or erased. I have been an actor for more than 20 years now, and throughout that time there has been an ongoing discussion of diversity. Is there enough diversity in Hollywood? How many people of colour and women are enough? Does diversity sell? First it was: why are there no black films at the Oscars? Then, at the 2017 Oscars: wow, there are so many black movies at the Oscars; I guess the diversity issue is fixed?feedback

I love being here, but I can't work, because I can't do Downton Abbey, can't be in Victoria, can't be in Call The Midwife - well, I could, but I don't want to play someone who's being racially abused. I'm not interested in that, don't want to do it...there just seems to be a desire for stuff about the Royal Family, stuff from the past, which is understandable, but it just makes it slim pickings for people of colour. I'm talented at what I do, but I've had to struggle against racism and sexism. But I'm glad of it, in a way, that I survived and overcame.feedback

The reason they wanted me wasn't just, Oh, she's been in Hollywood movies,' they wanted someone with integrity, someone who does actually stand for the empowerment of women, fighting violence against women.feedback

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